Okay, I am back. After (a six month hiatus) I am ready to add another post which has been dying to share itself with the rest of the world. Clever? Not so clever? So amidst the sudden COVID-19 a lot has been changing recently. What started out as an outbreak in China soon spread elsewhere and many other countries are suffering at this time. Italy is currently in my prayers, along with our nation, as I understand we must take the necessary precautions to keep each other safe as we fight this illness. We are not alone and this time may be a great time for reflection, spending more time with family, and focusing on the things that really matter. In a way, it puts so much into perspective! All of the sudden trivial things don't seem as important and that is really what we should take away from all this as it has been happening.
With my work as a florist for Publix (yes I got a job at Red Mountain this summer and started really getting into the flower industry) things have gotten slow and I was laid off the job due to a sudden halt. Of course it has been discouraging, but I am deciding it is not going to being me down today. There is a lot to learn! I wish to take every moment and opportunity to share joy with others and focus on the most important things we have! The Lord has blessed me so much and I can't wait for the learning moments He has planned. For me.
Another blessing right now includes Amazon work and doing a lot with that. It's incredible honestly. I'm thankful for the people in my life who teach me the ins and outs of this business! It's a great way for a side income.
I truly believe and know that our Father in Heaven is merciful, loving, and will be with us ESPECIALLY during the hardest times. He is working for us. Do not ever doubt that. Of course it can be hard to see the silver lining when we tend to focus on the dark clouds above us, but don't forget why we came to this Earth in the first place. We came here to experience mortality. To go through the valley of shadows. Suffering and sorrow is a part of the courses of life, and to fully understand joy, we need these humble teaching moments. As I am writing this now, I'd like to invite you to ponder on this question: Am I teachable? How can I better invite the hard times I experience to teach me a principle I should learn?
Okay, I get it. Moments that really stretch and pull us during times of weakness can be a lot harder to handle than we may expect. This is a time where you have to "grab life by the horns" and do what it takes to do one thing at a time. Start small and don't overwhelm yourself! Too many of us lay expectations on ourselves, only to feel disappointed we didn't achieve everything the way it was planned. Now don't misunderstand, because I am not saying do not have expectations...I am just saying be KIND to yourself. Treat the person in the mirror how you would treat your best friend. You listen, you give benefit of the doubt, but most importantly you forgive. We are human. We make mistakes and have so many imperfections, but that shouldn't be the reason we slow down! Get up after you fall down from your bicycle!
Hopefully those words ring in positive and it'll make someone happy today!
Anywho, I also wanted to share with you my excitement about starting and documenting my vegatable garden this year :)
I have cabbage, corn, garden beans, sunflower, tomato and jalepeno peppers going on right now. Planted them a few days before a giant surprise of rain.
I can upload pictures soon too.
You know, soil and composting really makes a garden amazing because the essential nutrients your cute little baby seedling craves, is actually not so different from us. Water, and sunshine are vital for our health as well, you know.
It is incredible how we connect to the food chain. Nature provides and the Lord has given us supplement of bounty.
Do you have a favorite veggie? My all-time favorite vegatable to grow is a bright red big boy tomato. The smell, the texture of the leaves, even the way a tomato plant blooms is amazing and captivating. Plants are not so different from us in a spiritual sense! As we nurture the seedlings of faith, testimony, good works, making good choices, service and many other attributes, we will come to find that with a little daily TLC and good attitude, our attributes will grow far more swiftly and greatly than we might have hoped.
I really feel that what we give, is given to us in return.
What we become, will not only benefit ourselves.
Whenever you feel discouraged and your heart is in despair, look up and know that God is there!
He may surround you with gifts from above.
With angels, with guidance, and a blessing of love.
Know this, my child, all things are for thy good.
To hurt and to heal, to grow, to be understood.
Don't let fear hold you back. Don't let sadness drag you down!!
Well I believe that's all for now, folks. Carry on and have a wonderous day!
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